Restructuring School Security Planning and Awareness
Posted November 22, 2021
As school districts attempt to normalize the school day after various lockdowns, remote schooling, and vaccination efforts, there is a desire and commitment to increase onsite education.
While this is an exciting time for students, teachers, and parents, it’s also a time for caution. School districts must consider added security measures as schools reopen with a higher student population, consequently increasing security concerns. Staff and faculty need to be reminded that security should be at the forefront of their daily activities as they create an environment that fosters a positive educational experience.
Security assessments conducted during the pandemic illustrated a very relaxed main entrance security posture.
In addition to physical structures, a facility’s most valuable asset is its people within, and there is no price tag for peace of mind where safeguarding students is concerned. Proper screening compliance, enforcement of policies and procedures, and security technology upgrades are crucial to successfully minimizing risks.